Papers. 1803-1896.

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Papers. 1803-1896.

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1. Letterbook of Adolarius Humphrey,1803-4, containing copies of 16 letters to Charles Greville (Vice-Chamberlain and Humphrey's patron);Humphrey's parents George & Sarah; & to Mr J.J. Swainson. Letters describe Humphrey's voyage to Australia on board the ships Ocean & Calcutta, attempted first settlement at Port Phillip & the subsequent foundation of Hobart. Copies are not written in Humphrey's hand.2. Six letters from Adolarius Humphrey to his aunt, father & sister,1807-1921.3. Manuscript workbook ca.1806-25 of Adolarius Humphrey including notes on the running of Bushy Park Estate.4. Miscellaneous documents, 1803-1896(mostly 1829-1863), relating to A. Humphrey, his heirs and to their ownership of Bushy Park Estate. Includes land grants, wills, certificates, deeds and other legal documents & letters of Humphrey's widow Harriet & descendant Michael Middleton.5. Five copper plates, 1819-31 by Cruickshank & others.6. Ivory medallion of the Royal Institution, inscribed "A. Humphrey."

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Middleton, Michael Adolarius George

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Ocean (Ship)

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Humphrey, A. W. H. (Adolarius William Henry), 1782-1829

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Calcutta (Ship)

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Built on the Hugli 1794, 760 tons. Voyages: (1) From Bengal 1799. Capt John Hassey. Calcutta 18 May 1797 - left Bengal 20 Jul - 29 Aug Madras - 17 Sep Penang - 11 Dec Madras - 29 Jan 1798 Calcutta - 8 Dec Kedgeree - left Bengal 20 Jan 1799 - 2 Apr St Helena - Downs. British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : CorporateBody : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000081.0x000346 ...

Humphrey family.

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Adolarius Humphrey was a mineralologist and public servant prominent in early Van Diemen's Land society. From the description of Papers. 1803-1896. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225710059 ...

Greville, Charles Francis, 1749-1809

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Epithet: Lord of the Admiralty British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001089.0x000131 Epithet: of Add MS 38222 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001089.0x000134 Epithet: Creator of Mss Eur E309 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001244.0x00010d Epithet: ...